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Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 Copyright © 1998 by Boxlight Corporation. Poulsbo, Washington. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, Power- Point, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corpo- ration.
  • Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Boxlight Corporation 19332 Powder Hill Place, Poulsbo, Washington USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the Boxlight 9000 Projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4 Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Summary Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Using the CablePro Lite Cable Connecting a Macintosh Computer Using the CablePro Lite Cable Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable Connecting a Computer using BNC cables...
  • Page 6 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Fan Intake Filter Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Kensington Lock Troubleshooting Solutions to Common Problems Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses Connection Pin Assignments RS232 Terminal Specifications...

  • Page 7: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY Please read these instructions carefully before using your projec- tor. Failure to comply with them could result in fire, electrical shock, personal injury or damage to equipment. These graphics are used throughout this manual to draw your attention to important information about the projectors. NOTE: Additional useful details or tips.
  • Page 8 Grounding The projector is grounded through the grounding conductor on the power cord. To avoid electric shock, plug the power cord into a properly wired receptacle. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug. Lamp To avoid overheating and unacceptable image quality, replace the projection lamp with a lamp of the specified type.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and more information. video devices, including: IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 • resolution at 75 Hz. Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 • resolution. NOTE: The projector is compati- Selected workstations (contact Boxlight for details). •...
  • Page 10 NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video board must be installed in the projector. Contact Boxlight for more information. IGURE Shipping box contents Boxlight 9000 projector computer audio cable Boxlight 9000 User’s Guide CablePro Lite computer cable...
  • Page 11 power cord connector leveling Kensington Lock lamp compartment foot IGURE Side view of projector remote control receivers lens shift knob focus ring zoom ring IGURE Front view of projector...

  • Page 12: Usage Guidelines

    Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector • is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Do not place the projec- • tor on cloth table coverings, as they may get sucked up to the vents.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 7.5 feet (2.3 m) of your power • source. If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the • Ceiling Mount Installation Guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information.
  • Page 14 zoom adjustment range: 18.5-14’ 90º 90º minimum L: 14’ maximum L: 18.5’ distance between lens and screen: L IGURE Projected image size for 10’ diagonal image size The projector is equipped with a lens shift feature that allows you to adjust the projection height (move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly square image.
  • Page 15 10’ high lens center image bottom of image 5’ below lens IGURE Lowest image projection angle 10’ high image bottom of image 2.5’ above lens lens center IGURE Highest image projection angle Once you know the diagonal image size, you can figure out the width and height using these formulas: width (inches) = diagonal (inches) x 0.8 height (inches) = width (inches) x 0.75...
  • Page 16 The following tables give the lens shift values for desktop and ceiling-mounted setups for various image sizes. The lower lens shift position represents the highest the projector can be above the bottom of the screen; the upper lens shift position represents the lowest the projector can be below the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 17 lens center high edge of screen lens center IGURE Lens shift with ceiling-mounted projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below. Equipment you want to connect Page IBM-compatible computer with page 11...
  • Page 18 NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video board must be installed in the external Computer 3 speaker Computer 2 Video 2 Video 1 projector. Contact Boxlight for Computer 1 more information. s-video CablePro HD 15 composite...

  • Page 19: Connecting An Ibm-Compatible Computer Using The Cablepro Lite Cable

    Connecting an IBM-Compatible Computer Using the CablePro Lite Cable The CablePro Lite cable provides a computer connection. If you want audio, mouse control, or monitor loop-through, purchase the optional CablePro. See “Optional Accessories” on page 47. This input is designated Computer 3. 1 Plug the end of the CablePro Lite computer cable into the video connector on your computer.

  • Page 20: Connecting A Macintosh Computer Using The Cablepro Lite

    NOTE: Some PowerBooks require 2 Plug the CablePro Lite/Mac adaptor into the video connector the Apple-supplied video-out cable on your computer (or the Apple video-out cable or monitor or monitor adapter for external adapter, if needed). video. Connect it between the...

  • Page 21: Connecting A Computer Using A Vesa Cable

    Connecting a Computer Using a VESA cable The supplied VESA cable connects to the High Density 15-pin connector (HD 15) on the projector. This input is designated Computer 2. 1 Plug one end of the VESA cable into the video connector on your computer.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Video Player

    1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To the projector. (Refer to Figure 14 on page 16 to see the connec- use video input, an optional video tor types.)

  • Page 23: Connecting An External Speaker

    4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out” port on the video player. If you’re using an S-video or BNC cable, the yellow connec- •...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Remote Control Cable

    Connecting the Remote Control Cable If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to the projector with the remote cable. 1 Plug the remote cable into the connector on the projector.

  • Page 25: Turning Off The Projector

    • button on the remote to display the image video 1 or video 2 NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To from your video player, or press the Source button on the use video input, an optional video keypad to cycle through the sources. (You can select a...

  • Page 27: Using The Projector

    USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the remote and keypad buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 16).

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Projector

    Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. lens shift knob focus ring zoom ring IGURE Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a projection angle lens shift knob...

  • Page 29: Using The Remote Control

    leveling knob IGURE Leveling knob Using the Remote Control Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the projec- tor. The range for optimum operation is about 30 feet. If you NOTE: If you can’t aim the point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the remote control at the projector so screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to —...

  • Page 30: Using The Remote And Keypad Buttons

    Using the Remote and Keypad Buttons This section provides an alphabetical reference to the remote and keypad buttons. NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video board must be installed in the projector. Contact Boxlight for more information.
  • Page 31 Light Press to illuminate the buttons on the remote control. The light NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To light goes off automatically 10 seconds after you press any use video input, an optional video button. board must be installed in the pro- Menu jector.
  • Page 32 Video 1 and 2 When you have more than one source (computer or video) con- NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the but- use video input, an optional video ton for the source you want.

  • Page 33: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Volume To increase the volume, press • To decrease the volume, press • Volume adjustments are saved for each source you have con- nected (including external speakers). Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has four on-screen menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings.
  • Page 34 The status bar also contains a lamp hour counter that starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use (it does not NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To continue counting while in standby mode). Change the bulb use video input, an optional video when the brightness is no longer acceptable.

  • Page 35: Display Menu Functions

    Display Menu Functions IGURE Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image; press the right • mouse button to lighten the image. Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture.
  • Page 36 Reset All Click either mouse button to reset all the options (except Lan- NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To guage, Rear Projection, Ceiling, and Video Standard) in all the use video input, an optional video menus to their original settings. This also returns Freeze and board must be installed in the Mute to their default (off) settings.

  • Page 37: Audio Menu Functions

    Audio Menu Functions IGURE Audio menu Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume; press the • right mouse button to increase the volume. NOTE: Changing the volume Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source (includ- from the menu is the same as ing external speakers).
  • Page 38 Fade setting controls the balance between the internal and Fade external speakers. The setting appears gray and won’t highlight if external speakers aren’t connected. Press the left mouse button to increase the amount of sound • coming from the internal speaker; press the right mouse button to increase the amount of sound coming from the external speakers.

  • Page 39: Image Menu Functions

    Image Menu Functions IGURE Image menu Auto Image When is on, the projector automatically adjusts track- Auto Image ing, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position NOTE: Some screen savers inter- for most computers. If you want to adjust these features manu- fere with the operation of Auto ally, you must turn off first by clicking it.
  • Page 40 Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked, try turning off then back on again. If the Auto Image image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization manually as described below.

  • Page 41: Controls Menu Functions

    Controls Menu Functions NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video board must be installed in the pro- jector. Contact Boxlight for more information. IGURE Controls menu Video Standard When is on, the projector attempts to pick the video stan- Auto dard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N or SECAM) auto-...
  • Page 42 This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To display another source, you must manually select one by press- use video input, an optional video...

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: clean the lens • clean the fan intake filter • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote control • use the Kensington lock feature • troubleshoot the projector •...
  • Page 44 M a i n t e n a n c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g IGURE Removing the filter door 3 Clean the filter. Use a vacuum cleaner set on low power to remove the dust •...

  • Page 45: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replacing the Projection Lamp The projector is designed so you can easily change the projection lamp. The lamp hour counter on the status bar at the top of the WARNING: To avoid burns, menus (page 26) counts the number of hours the lamp has been allow the projector to cool for at in use.
  • Page 46 M a i n t e n a n c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g IGURE Removing the lamp module 7 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction. WARNING: Do not drop the 8 Gently push the module in as far as it goes.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera- tion.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Problem: Color or text not being projected You might need to adjust the brightness up or down until the • NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To text is visible. Refer to “Brightness” on page 27 for more infor- use video input, an optional video mation.
  • Page 49 You might need to turn everything off and power up the equip- • ment again. Make sure you power up in this order: projector, NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To computer monitor, computer. It is especially important that use video input, an optional video you follow this sequence for Macintosh computers.
  • Page 50 M a i n t e n a n c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Adjust the resolution of your monitor if it’s greater than • 1280x1024.
  • Page 51 Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the Display • menu. Just as there are differences in the displays of different NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To monitors, there are often differences between the computer use video input, an optional video image and the projected image.
  • Page 52 M a i n t e n a n c e a n d T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Before calling Boxlight for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...

  • Page 53: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature ° Operating 10 C to 40 ° Non-operating -20 to 70 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 13.8 x 20 x 8.0 inches (35 x 50.8 x 20.3 cm) Weight 24 lbs.
  • Page 54 Audio Input Input Impedance 8K ohm AC coupled < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3% Maximum Input Voltage PEAK < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3% or R Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type red and white RCA jacks Audio Output...

  • Page 55: Accessories

    Short throw lens CablePro CablePro Extension Cable, non-plenum rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m) CablePro Extension Cable, plenum-rated, 60.7 ft (18.5m) Remote Cable 50 ft (15.3m) 1 BNC to 1 BNC (composite video) 6.5 ft (2m) Video board for Model 9000-INT...
  • Page 56 5 BNC to 5 BNC (workstations) 6.5 ft (2m) HD 15 to 5 BNC (VESA) 6.5 ft (2m) MiniDin4 to MiniDin4 S-Video 6.5 ft (2m) S-Video Cable 30 ft (9.2m) SGI/SUN Workstation cables Macintosh adapter Kensington MicroSaver Security System Rhapsody II Speakers JBL Subwoofer Portable Projector Stand Insta-Theater High Power Screen...

  • Page 57: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    FN-F12 FN-F5 FN-F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 F2/Choose Option/F5 Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook Aspen automatic automatic BCC* automatic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CRT options after reboot for LCD or CRT...
  • Page 58 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic automatic Alt-F for screen setup Alt-F for screen setup option option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command...
  • Page 59 Control Panel folder, Pow- warm reboot 520, 540, 5300, erBook Display folder; 1400, 3400, G3 Activate Video Mirroring or select SimulScan Mode 210, 230, 250, requires Apple Docking Station or Mini Dock 270, 280, 2300 Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4 Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1...
  • Page 60 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Packard Bell** FN-F2 FN-F2 Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2 Samsung* setup screen option setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Sun SPARC- Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M...

  • Page 61: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer

    Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow- erBooks-see below) on, the projector displays the same informa- tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel;...

  • Page 62: Projected Image Size For Optional Lenses

    Projected Image Size for Optional Lenses Table 4: NOTE: The lens shift is not Diagonal Image Size and Width vs Distance to Screen- adjustable on the optional short Long Throw and Short Throw Lenses throw lens. It is fixed at zero Distance to screen Diagonal degrees.

  • Page 63: Connection Pin Assignments

    Connection Pin Assignments HD 15 NOTE: Pin assignments are not available for the CablePro connec- tor. NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video 1. Video input (red) 9. Unused board must be installed in the pro- 2.
  • Page 64 S-video 1. Ground 3. luminance 2. Ground 4. Chrominance Wired remote NOTE: For model 9000-INT: To use video input, an optional video 1. (inner circle) Ground 3. (outer circle) Remote power 2. (second circle) Data board must be installed in the projector.

  • Page 65: Rs232 Terminal Specifications

    RS232 T erminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel, connect the RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration: Setting Value Bits per second 19,200 Data bits Parity None Stop bits Flow control...
  • Page 66 A write request example: (AAA####) where starts the command denotes the command #### denotes the value to be written (leading zeros not necessary) ends the command Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute. If a number greater than the maximum range is received, it is auto- NOTE: To assure the projector matically set to the maximum number for that function.
  • Page 67 Reset All Auto Source Select Control Default Source 0 = Computer 1 1 = Computer 2 2 = Computer 3 3 = Video 1 4 = Video 2 Source (same designations as Default Source) Volume 0-80 Mute Balance 0-63 Fade 0-63 Treble 0-14...

  • Page 69: Index

    INDEX buttons on remote Computer 23 Freeze 23 Help 23 accessories, ordering 47, 49, 58 Light 23 activation commands for laptop com- Menu 23 puters 49 Mute 23 adjusting Power 24 balance 29 Scribble 24 bass 30 Video 24 color 28 Volume 25 contrast 27 fade 30...
  • Page 70 connecting fade, adjusting 30 external speakers 15 filter, cleaning 35 IBM-compatible computer 11 Freeze button 23 Macintosh computers 12 freezing the display 23 power cord 16 fuzzy lines 32 remote control cable 16 video player 14–15 connector panel Help button 23 audio out 15 hot surfaces iv remote cable 16...
  • Page 71 Kensington lock 39, 48 on-screen menus keypad, description of buttons 22 Audio menu 29 changing language of 34 Controls menu 33 labels on projector iii Display menu 27 lamp displaying 25 ordering 47 Image menu 31 overheating iv making changes to menu replacing 37 functions 25 safety iii–iv...
  • Page 72 safety guidelines iii–iv vertical lines displayed 32, 42 Scribble button 24 Video button 24 SECAM video 33 video mirroring on a PowerBook 12, security feature 39 service. See Technical Support video standards 33 SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 53 volume speakers adjusting 25, 29 external 23, 48 muting 23...
  • Page 73 LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight Corporation (“Boxlight”) warrants that each Boxlight 9000 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Boxlight. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale. The product may contain recycled components that are in new condition.
  • Page 74 Part Number 010-0166-00...

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